Downtown Playa del Carmen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Playa del Carmen
Popular places to visit
Playa del Carmen Main Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Playa del Carmen Main Beach, a popular beach in Playa del Carmen. Stroll along the seaside or experience the area's festivals.
Quinta Avenida
During your visit to Playa del Carmen, you can do some window-shopping at Quinta Avenida. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Mamitas Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Mamitas Beach during your travels in Playa del Carmen? While you're in the area, stroll along the marina.
Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall
During your visit to Playa del Carmen, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals.
Founders Park
Explore the great outdoors at Founders Park, a lovely green space in Playa del Carmen.
Calle 12
You can enjoy the entertainment at Calle 12 during your travels to Playa del Carmen. While in this walkable area, you can savour the bars and restaurants.
Activities
Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid All Inclusive
ATV, Ziplining & Cenote Tour at Extreme Adventure Eco Park
Chichen Itza, Mayan Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Optional Buffet Lunch
Isla Mujeres Tour with Open Bar Food and Snorkeling
Chichen Itza, Cenote, Zip-Line, Mayan Cooking & Valladolid
ATV Xtreme and Ziplines Tour with Cenote Swim & Lunch
Our pick of the best Downtown Playa del Carmen Hotel Deals
Wyndham Alltra Playa del Carmen Adults Only All Inclusive
Room was adequate. No hot water upon check-in, but that inproved. Staff was courteous. Amenities were average.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Hyatt Vivid Playa Del Carmen - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Everything perfect! Staff wonderful and attentive, food fabulous, rooms clean with everything you need delivered.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
La Pasion Hotel Boutique by Bunik
The staff was courteous and generally helpful. The room was fairly clean - bath, shower and floors. The bedside lamps were dusty inside the shades - the bulbs included. We were not thrilled with the excursion service “Easy travel”. Our outing to Chichén Itza was not at all easy so don’t use ...
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Sofía by Bunik
Eveything was clean, staff (Bri) was very nice! The roofgarden is very good. The rooms have poor insulation; you can hear everything.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Meliora By Bunik
Room was clean, staff was friendly and polite
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
The Reef 28 Hotel & Spa - Luxury Adults Only - All Suites
The room was very clean. Nice staff. Good location. Only thing didn't like was no coffee supplied for in room coffee maker. They only supply for first day of stay. Did not like that at all!!
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Playa del Carmen
Gonzalo Guerrero
If you're spending some time in Gonzalo Guerrero, Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Quinta Avenida are top sights worth seeing.
Tohoku
Tohoku might not have many top sights, but Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Mamitas Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Calica
While Calica isn't home to many top sights, Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Quinta Avenida are some notable places to visit nearby.
Playa del Carmen Centro
A noteworthy feature of Playa del Carmen Centro is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal.
Zazil-ha
When in Zazil-ha, you can plan a visit to Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Mamitas Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
El Pedregal
Though El Pedregal may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Plaza Las Americas.
